Department: Global Ministries

Joined Gateway Staff: 2004

Areas of Ministry: Global Ministries—short-term ministry trips, training & equipping national pastors and leaders

Family: Wife—Anita K. Riddering (Married in 1972); Sons—Jeremy Issac (OU Chemical Engineer) and Joey (UNT Criminal Justice)

Saved: I remember making a public confession of faith at the age of nine in 1959. However, it was in 1997 that I completely turned around and started loving and serving the Lord with all my heart, soul and mind.

Education: Accountant

Previous Lines of Work: Worked as an accountant for two Fortune 500 companies; have over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit world; started as a supervisor in the accounting department of the largest Hispanic Employment & Training organization in the US; other positions held—Operations Director, Executive Director, National VP of Operations and acted as National President. Owned and operated various small businesses.

One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: How a heavy plane can stay flying

FAVORITE
Book: The One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard & Spencer Johnson
Food: Caribbean
Snack Food: Plantain Chips
Movie: Joseph
TV Show: Columbo
Musical Artist: Paul Wilbur
Actor: Peter Falk
Time of Day: All Day
Season: Winter in Puerto Rico
Place in the World: Casa Santo Domingo, Antigua, Guatemala
Place to Pray: Home
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: Golf
Bible Story: Joseph
Sports Team: Dallas Cowboys
Sport: Baseball

LEAST FAVORITE
Food: Spicy
Snack Food: Beef jerky
Time of Day: Late night
Season: I don't have any
Place in the World: I don’t have any
Sports Team: I don’t have any

Best Thing Someone Said to You: "Te quiero mucho!"

Life Motto: Aquí para tí.

Four People I’d Like to Meet: Joseph, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob

My Hero: Joseph

One of My Greatest Experiences with God: Entering into the Lord’s presence and worshipping Him in the “Holy of Holies” prayer room at Bet-El Congregation in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Most People Don’t Know This About Me: My nickname is Coky. I am a Vietnam veteran—received a Bronze Star for bravery. I’m a “PK” and my wife, Anita, is an “MK.” I was born and raised in Puerto Rico. I play the guitar.